Biography
Dr McDonnell is a Lecturer of psychology within the Dept of Humanities on the Carlow Campus. He is a member of academic council with the Psychological Society of Ireland and has substantial experience working in applied settings across the field of psychology, education, and technology. He has several years experience working in primary, post-primary, and third level education, where his research focuses on the broad influence of technology on human behaviour and development, and interpersonal interaction and individual differences.Research Interests
Dr McDonnell is a Lecturer of psychology within the Department of Humanities on the Carlow Campus. He is a member of academic council with the Psychological Society of Ireland and has substantial experience working in applied settings across the field of psychology, education, and technology. He has several years experience working in primary, post-primary, and third level education, where his research focuses on the broad influence of technology on human behaviour and development, and interpersonal interaction and individual differences. Since 2013, Dr McDonnell has been working within the PSI, and was recently elected as a full member of the PSI Council (2019-2023).
Engagement and Collaboration
- South-East Technological University [2022-2026; €95,000]. Wired and Developing: The Role of Digital Interaction in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Early Childhood Ireland [2022-2023; €30,000]. Research to identify and explore the impact of the Government’s COVID-19 bespoke supports to the Irish early years sector on structural quality and children’s experiences in settings.
- Samaritans Ireland [2021-2022; €40,000]. Further understand the extent, impact and nuances of stigma in relation to self-harm.
- BizWorld [2020; Innovation Voucher; €5,000]. “Lions and Tigers and Budding Entrepreneurs" . Programme for 5th class primary school students.
- EFPSA Junior Research Programme. [Teaching Council of Ireland; €2,500]. “A Cross-Cultural Study exploring Individual Differences and Systemic Factors that Influence the ‘Ideal Teacher’" .
Undergraduate
- Acs, R., & McDonnell, D.P. (2018-19). Early childhood practitioners understanding and perspectives on young children’s self-regulation and challenging behaviours. [Marino Institute of Education].
- Browne, C., & McDonnell, D.P. (2018-19). Examining the perception of the impact engaging in outdoor environments has on educational experience and student development, in relation to the Aistear framework. [IADT Dun Laoghaire].
- Byrne, A., & McDonnell, D.P. (2018-19). An investigation into the relationship between teacher self-efficacy and student academic achievement. [Marino Institute of Education].
- Carrick, M., & McDonnell, D.P. (2018-19). Teacher’s Perspectives on Multiple Intelligence Theory. [Marino Institute of Education].
- Egan, A. & McDonnell, D.P. (2018-19). Character Strengths, Playfulness Types, and Social Settings on the Type of Play Used by Adults. [IADT Dun Laoghaire].
- Flood, D., McDonnell, D.P., & Haals Brosnan. (2018-19). An Exploration of Practitioners’ Uses of Technology within Early Childhood Education and Care Practice. [Marino Institute of Education].
- Gomez, A., & McDonnell, D.P. (2018-19). An examination of burnout amongst teachers and its implications for student achievement. [Marino Institute of Education].
- Kennedy, J. & McDonnell, D.P. (2018-19). Executive Function Ability versus Individual’s Perceived Confidence of Social Perspective-Taking Skills. [IADT Dun Laoghaire].
- Knowles, P., & McDonnell, D.P. (2018-19). An examination into the factors that affect self-efficacy in the classroom and the impact it can have in schools. [Marino Institute of Education].
- Leonard, R., & McDonnell, D.P. (2018-19). The role of socioeconomic background in influencing child behaviour? [Marino Institute of Education].
- McMenamin, S., & McDonnell, D.P. (2018-19). Student-Teacher Relationships and Wellbeing: Exploring the influence of mindfulness in Irish Education. [Marino Institute of Education].
Postgraduate
Current Supervision
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Johnstone, C. |
9 (M.A) |
Perspectives and Experiences of NEETs in Carlow and Kilkenny. [Started 2021]. |
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Gartland, A. |
10 (PhD) |
An Investigation of Students’ Academic Motivation and Volition in the Study of Engineering. [Started 2021]. |
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O’Rourke, S. |
10 (PhD) |
Wired and Developing: The Role of Digital Interaction in Early Childhood Education and Care. [Started 2022]. |
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Burke, C. |
10 (PhD) |
Mapping the evolving, ideological, and structural shifts within the fifty-two years of social care education in Ireland. [Started 2022]. |
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Ryan, E. |
10 (PhD) |
Using co-design to develop an inclusivity and well-being model for children with autism within the GAA. [Started 2022]. |
Past Supervision
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Ajiboye, O. |
2022 (L9) |
Relationships Between Homelessness and Addictions in Ireland. [South-East Technological University]. |
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Lopez Crespo, A |
2022 (L9) |
The Influence of Substance Abuse on Student Academic Performance. [Trinity College Dublin]. |
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O'Shea, C. |
2020 (L9) |
Attention and Achievement: Educational Perception of Excessive Gaming. [Hibernia College]. |
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Monaghan, C. |
2020 (L9) |
A qualitative study of Irish Primary School teachers’ perceptions of attachment in teacher-child relationships. [Hibernia College]. |
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Kelly, E. |
2020 (L9) |
An Exploration of Primary Teacher’s Perceptions of the Motivational use of ICT in Maths Teaching. [Hibernia College]. |
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McCrudden, T. |
2020 (L9) |
Exploring the role of the teacher in relation to supporting and managing pupils with a mental health disorder. [Hibernia College]. |
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Onejeme, M |
2020 (L9) |
Early Intervention Strategies: Pathway to Reducing the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Improving Child Development. [Institute of Technology, Carlow]. |
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Omobolanle Ajayi, T. |
2020 (L9) |
An Exploratory study on how SCW's manage challenging behaviours in adults with an intellectual disability in a residental setting. [Institute of Technology, Carlow]. |
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Boch, A. |
2020 (L9) |
Becoming More Human: Learning through Emapty in Video Games. [IADT Dun Laoghaire]. |
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Malone, B |
2020 (L9) |
Exploring the Interplay of Smartphone Use on Executive Function: Attentional Control, Cognitive Failure, and Working Memory Capacity. [IADT Dun Laoghaire]. |
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Burns, T., |
2019 (L9) |
The Effect of Need for Cognition on User Effort with Voicebot and Chatbot Interactions. [IADT Dun Laoghaire]. |
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Cassidy, A., |
2019 (L9) |
An Investigation into Teacher Perceptions of Smartphone Usage in the Primary School Classroom. [Hibernia College]. |
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Curtin, A., |
2019 (L9) |
Social Media or Anti-Social Media: An Educator Perception of the Impact of Social Media Usage by children on Teaching and Learning in the Primary School Classroom. [Hibernia College]. |
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Dunne, D., |
2019 (L9) |
The Moderating Factors that Influence Trusting Intentions towards Online Doctors. [IADT Dun Laoghaire]. |
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Kavanagh, M.,€¯ |
2019 (L9) |
An Investigation into the impact of Aistear on teaching practice and its influence on the middle and senior years €“ A Teacher’s Perspective. [Hibernia College]. |
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Murphy, N., |
2019 (L9) |
A conscious and compulsive connection: Exploring perceptions of overuse and impulsivity levels as predictors of nomophobia among Irish smartphone users. [IADT Dun Laoghaire]. |
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Narley, P.,€¯ |
2019 (L9) |
The Influence of Personality Traits on Impulsive Online Shopping Behaviours. [IADT Dun Laoghaire]. |
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O’Carroll, M., |
2019 (L9) |
Primary School Teachers’ Perspective on the TEACCH approach for children with autism in mainstream classrooms. [Hibernia College]. |
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O’Hanlon, C.,€¯ |
2019 (L9) |
Impacts of Sensationalised Media Articles on Internet-Specific Parental Self-Efficacy. [IADT Dun Laoghaire]. |
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Ryan, S., |
2019 (L9) |
Always thank the Bus Driver: A longitudinal observational study of the effects of prosocial behaviour in an online gaming community. [IADT Dun Laoghaire]. |
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Walsh, S., |
2019 (L9) |
Exploring ways Educators can Support Students with Mental Health Difficulties. [Marino Institute of Education]. |
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Kennedy, M.€¯ |
2018 (L9) |
An Exploration of the Impact of Additional Reading Opportunities on Second Class Irish Primary School Children. [Hibernia College]. |
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McCarthy, S. |
2018 (L9) |
An investigation into the impact of mainstream education on the socialisation of a pupil with Down Syndrome. [Hibernia College]. |
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Murphy, J.,€¯ |
2018 (L9) |
Left on €˜Read’: Expectations and Perceptions of Response Time in Mobile Instant Messaging. [IADT Dun Laoghaire]. |
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Sharon, S. |
2018 (L9) |
Terrorism 2.0: How ISIS Uses Twitter to Spread Violence. [IADT Dun Laoghaire]. |
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Sturley, D. |
2018 (L9) |
Can Wearable Technologies and Social Media Group Inclusion be used as Predictors of Grit, Well-Being and Self-Efficacy? [IADT Dun Laoghaire]. |
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Doyle, K., |
2017 (L9) |
The advantages and disadvantages modern educational technologies have in the primary school classroom. [Hibernia College]. |
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Mullins, P. |
2017 (L9) |
An Investigation on the positives and negatives of using Web 2.0 Tools in Irish primary School Classrooms. [Hibernia College]. |
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O’Callaghan, L., |
2017 (L9) |
An exploration of the Impact of Digital Media Technologies on the Irish Primary School Classroom. [Hibernia College]. |
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Mullane, E., |
2017 (L9) |
The Influence of Perceived Parental Involvement on Academic Achievement. [Trinity College Dublin]. |
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O’Neill, E., |
2017 (L9) |
Student’s Perceived Influences on Academic Achievement. [Trinity College Dublin]. |
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Philbin, K. |
2017 (L9) |
Exploring the way(s) that Urban or Rural Settings Influence Student Teacher’s Perspective of Academic Performance in Teaching Practice. [Trinity College Dublin]. |
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Stafford, E., |
2017 (L9) |
Exploring Predictors of Academic Performance within Irish Education. [Trinity College Dublin]. |
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Burke, C. |
2016 (L9) |
An Investigation into the Development of Social Emotional Competence and Well-Being in Primary School Children Examining the Approaches and Resources used in Irish Schools. [Hibernia College]. |
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Dunne, C., |
2016 (L9) |
Gender and Mathematics: A Case Study in Rural Ireland. [Trinity College Dublin]. |
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Flemming, M., |
2016 (L9) |
Investigating the Perceptions of the Role of the Guidance Counsellor, as Held by Practicing Guidance Counsellors in Two Comparative Schools and Past-pupils. [Trinity College Dublin]. |
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Glennon, M., |
2016 (L9) |
Examining the Effectiveness of Mandala Colouring in Enhancing the Psychological Well-Being of Children. [Hibernia College]. |
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Kelly, E., |
2016 (L9) |
The Effect of Interpersonal Teacher Behaviour on Student’s Attitudes towards Geography as a Specific Taught-Subject in Ireland. Trinity College Dublin]. |
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Kelly, M., |
2016 (L9) |
An Exploration of the Psychosocial Effects of Poverty on a Students’ Holistic Development: the Effects of Community based Service Learning for Re-engagement. [Trinity College Dublin]. |
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Kelly, M., |
2016 (L9) |
An Exploratory Study of the Influence of Cultural Diversity on Geographical Attitudes and Awareness: The Importance of Classroom Composition in Post-Primary School. [Trinity College Dublin]. |
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Keyes, A.,€¯ |
2016 (L9) |
An Investigation into the Effective Teaching, Inclusion, Differentiation and Assessment of a Child Suffering with Selective Mutism in the Mainstream, Primary School Classroom. [Hibernia College]. |
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Rothwell, C., |
2016 (L9) |
The Emotional Intelligence of Teachers and how it Affects Students’ Progress through Secondary School in Ireland. [Trinity College Dublin]. |
Areas of Interest for future supervision
- Broad Psychology: Academic Achievement and Evaluation; Bullying and Aggression; Interpersonal Interaction; Educational Relationships; Occupational Burnout and Fatigue; Peer mentoring; Mental Health; Self-Harm;
- Developmental Psychology: Cognitive Development in Early Childhood; Socioeconomic Influences; Peer Interaction; Practitioner influences in Early Childhood; Parental Self-Efficacy.
- CyberPsychology: Influence of Technology on Human Behaviour: Eye-tracking and Digital Media; Cognitive testing and Executive Function; Media viewing and Sedentary behaviour; Video gaming and Exessive video game use.
Publications
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., Cheshmehzangi, A., Ahmad, J., Chen, H., Å egalo, S., & Cai, Y. (2022). What “Family Affair?" Domestic Violence Awareness in China. Frontiers in public health, 10. 10.3389/fpubh.2022.795841
Zhaohui, S., Cheshmehzangi, A., McDonnell, D., da Veiga, C. P., & Xiang, Y. T. (2022). Mind the “Vaccine Fatigue" . Frontiers in Immunology, 13. 10.3389/fimmu.2022.839433
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., Cheshmehzangi, A., Zhu, J., Ahmad, J., Å egalo, S., & da Veiga, C. P. (2022, January). Factors That Shape Women’s Physical Activity: Development of the Reasons to Participate in Physical Activity Scale (RPPAS). In Healthcare,10 (1): 94. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10010094
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., Cheshmehzangi, A., Ahmad, J., Å egalo, S., da Veiga, C. P., & Xiang, Y. T. (2022). How to join and stay in the Olympic COVID-free “bubble" ?. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity-Health, 100424. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbih.2022.100424
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., Ahmad, J., Cheshmehzangi, A., & Xiang, Y. T. (2022). Mind the “worry fatigue" amid Omicron scares. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 101, 60-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2021.12.023
Zhaohui, S.,, McDonnell, D., & Ahmad, J. (2022). The need for a disaster readiness mindset: A key lesson from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 43(4), 538-539. https://doi.org/10.1017/ice.2021.26
Zhaohui, S., Cheshmehzangi, A., McDonnell, D., Chen, H., Ahmad, J., Å egalo, S., & da Veiga, C.P. (2022). Technology-based mental health interventions for domestic violence victims amid COVID-19. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(7), 4286. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19074286
Zhaohui, S., Cheshmehzangi, A., McDonnell, D., Bentley, B. L., Da Veiga, C. P., & Xiang, Y. T. (2022). Facial recognition law in China. Journal of Medical Ethics. doi:10.1136/medethics-2022-108130
Zhaohui, S., Bentley, B. L., McDonnell, D., Ahmad, J., He, J., Shi, F., ... & da Veiga, C. P. (2022). 6G and Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Dementia Care: Literature Review and Practical Analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 24(4), e30503. doi:10.2196/30503
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., Bennett, B., Bentley, B. L., Ahmad, J., Å egalo, S., ... & Xiang, Y. T. (2022). Psychoneuroimmunology concerns of the Olympic boycotts. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 102, 206-208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2022.02.028
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., Cheshmehzangi, A., Ahmad, J., Å egalo, S., da Veiga, C. P., & Xiang, Y. T. (2022). Public health crises and Ukrainian refugees. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 103, 243-245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2022.05.004
Zhaohui, S., Cheshmehzangi, A., McDonnell, D., Ahmad, J., Å egalo, S., Xiang, Y. T., & da Veiga, C. P. (2022). The Advantages of the Zero-COVID-19 Strategy. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(14), 8767. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19148767
Zhaohui, S., Bentley, B. L., Cheshmehzangi, A., McDonnell, D., Ahmad, J., Å egalo, S., ... & Xiang, Y. T. (2022). Mental health of homeless people in China amid and beyond COVID-19. The Lancet Regional Health–Western Pacific, 25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j. lanwpc.2022.100544
Zhaohui, S., Cheshmehzangi, A., McDonnell, D., Bentley, B. L., Ahmad, J., Å egalo, S., ... & Xiang, Y. T. (2022). It was the best of times, it was the worst of times: A tale of two cities€”Beijing and Shanghai€”Why the divergent COVID-19 control outcomes?. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine.
Ferguson, C. J., Kaye, L. K., €¦ McDonnell, D., €¦ & Wilson, J. (2021). Like this meta-analysis: Screen media and mental health. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000426
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., Abbas, J., Shi, L., Cai, Y., & Yang, L. (2021). Secondhand Smoke Exposure of Expectant Mothers in China: Factoring in the Role of Culture in Data Collection. JMIR cancer, 7(4), e24984. doi:10.2196/24984
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., Li, X., Bennett, B., Å egalo, S., Abbas, J., ... & Xiang, Y. T. (2021). COVID-19 Vaccine Donations€”Vaccine Empathy or Vaccine Diplomacy? A Narrative Literature Review. Vaccines, 9(9), 1024. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines9091024
Tzani, C., Ioannou, M., Synnott, J., McDonnell, D., & Pylarinou, N. R. (2021). A description and examination of cyber€bullying victimisation in the UK. Journal of Investigative Psychology and Offender Profiling, 18(3), 157-169. https://doi.org/10.1002/jip.1578
Zhaohui, S., Cheshmehzangi, A., McDonnell, D., Å egalo, S., Ahmad, J., & Bennett, B. (2021). Gender inequality and health disparity amid COVID-19. Nursing Outlook. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2021.08.004
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., Shi, F., Liang, B., Li, X., Wen, J., ... & Yang, L. (2021). Chinese international students in the United States: The interplay of students’ acculturative stress, academic standing, and quality of life. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.625863
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., Cheshmehzangi, A., Li, X., Maestro, D., Å egalo, S., & Ahmad, J. (2021). With Great Hopes Come Great Expectations: A Viewpoint on Access and Adoption Issues Associated with COVID-19 Vaccines. JMIR Public Health and Surveillance.
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., Wen, J., Cheshmehzangi, A., Ahmad, J., Goh, E., ... & Wang, P. (2021). Young adults’ preferences for influenza vaccination campaign messages: Implications for COVID-19 vaccine intervention design and development. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity- Health, 100261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbih.2021.100261
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., Wen, J., Kozak, M., Abbas, J., Å egalo, S., ... & Xiang, Y. T. (2021). Mental health consequences of COVID-19 media coverage: the need for effective crisis communication practices. Globalization and Health, 17(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-020-00654-4
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., & Ahmad, J. (2021). The need for a disaster readiness mindset: A key lesson from COVID-19. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1017/ice.2021.26
Zhaohui, S., Wen, J., McDonnell, D., et al. (2021). Vaccines are not yet a silver bullet: The imperative of continued communication about the importance of COVID-19 safety measures. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity-Health, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbih.2021.100204
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., & Li, Y. (2021). Why is COVID19 more deadly to nursing home residents? QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcaa343
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., Wen, J., Kozak, M., Abbas, J., Å egalo, S., ... & Xiang, Y. T. (2021). Mental health consequences of COVID-19 media coverage: the need for effective crisis communication practices. Globalization and Health, 17(1), 1-8.
Zhaohui, S., Wen, J., Abbas, J., McDonnell, D., Cheshmehzangi, A., Li, X., ... & Cai, Y. (2020). A race for a better understanding of COVID-19 vaccine non-adopters. Brain, behavior, & immunity-health, 100159.
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., Ahmad, J., Cheshmehzangi, A., Li, X., Meyer, K., ... & Xiang, Y. T. (2020). Time to stop the use of €˜Wuhan virus’,€˜China virus’ or €˜Chinese virus’ across the scientific community. BMJ Global Health, 5(9), e003746.
Zhaohui, S., McDonnell, D., Liang, B., Kue, J., Li, X., Å egalo, S., ... & Wang, J. (2020). Technology-based Health Solutions for Cancer Caregivers to Better Shoulder the Impact of COVID-19: A Systematic Review Protocol. Research square.
Zhaohui, S., Meyer, K., Li, Y., McDonnell, D., Joseph, N. M., Li, X., ... & Wang, J. (2020). Technology-Based Interventions for Nursing Home Residents: Implications for Nursing Home Practice Amid and Beyond the Influence of COVID-19: A Systematic Review Protocol.
Ryan, S., McDonnell, D., & Meade, S. (2020). “Lock, Load, n’Thank the Driver" : The Positive Influence of Prosocial Activity on Language in Online Social Groups. Social Media+ Society, 6(2), 2056305120913990.
McDonnell, D., Hunt, E., Griffin, L., & Sasamoto, R. (2019). Evaluating the Relationship between Multimedia Viewing, Sedentary Behavior, and Executive Function: A Systematic Review. Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science. 10.1007/s41347- 019-00097-8
Tzani-Pepelasi, C., Ioannou, M., Synnott, J. & McDonnell, D. (2019). Peer Support at Schools: The Buddy Approach as a Prevention and Intervention strategy for School Bullying. International Journal of Bullying Prevention, 1(2). 10.1007/s42380-019- 00011-z
McDonnell, D., Hunt, E., Griffin, L., & Sasamoto, R. (2018). The relationship between sedentary screen viewing behaviour and executive function: a systematic review protocol. 018 CRD42018083640 Available from: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?ID=CRD42018083 640
McDonnell, D.P., & Griffin, L. (2017). Self and Social Identity in Educational Contexts [Book Review]. Frontiers in Psychology, 8: 1775. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01775
Books and Book Chapters
McDonnell, D., & Minton, S.J. (2017). An Exploration into the Psychology of Education: The Use of an Ecological Framework to Address Macro and Microsystemic Factors that Influence Individuals Working within Irish Education [Doctoral Dissertation]. Trinity College Dublin. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.22114.22723
McDonnell, D.P., Flood, C. & Rooney, B. (2013). Attitudes to artificial intelligence based support for psychotherapy: a survey of psychotherapists in Ireland. In A. Power and G. Kirwin (Eds.) Cyberpsychology and New Media: A Thematic Reader. Psychology Press.
Conference Proceedings and Papers
Boch, A., McDonnell, D., & Lutge, C. (2021). Being fully Moi and Others: Towards a future of representing the unrepresented in-game. British Psychological Society: Cyberpsychology Section Virtual Conference.
McDonnell, D., & Doyle, M. (2021). Education 4.0: Practical considerations for blended learning. The Irish Learning Technology Associations EdTech 2021.
Doyle, M., Joyce, K., & McDonnell, D. (2021). The Student Voice – A Student, a Parent. The Irish Learning Technology Associations EdTech 2021.
McDonnell, D., Ditze, C., Karalioliou, G.T., Katheus, F., Micic, K., Politi, S., & Späth, A. (2018). A Comparison of Interpersonal Behaviours and Individual Differences between Greek and Irish Primary School Teachers. EFPSA Junior Researcher.
McDonnell, D.P., Griffin, L., Hunt, E., & Ryan, J. (2018). Stepping Towards Student Affairs: Initiatives, Opportunities, and Outreach Led by the Student Affairs Group. 48th Annual Psychological Society of Ireland Conference. Wexford, Ireland. http://bit.do/330259950
McDonnell, D.P. (2017). Restructuring the Research Process: Developing a Framework of Constructivist Grounded Theory. Junior Research Programme Conference. Science Gallery. Dublin, Ireland.
McDonnell, D. P. (2017). Designing Effective Research and Planning Implementation. European Summer School. Pafos, Cyprus.
McDonnell, D.P. (2017). Coffee, Ice Cream, and Theoretical Frameworks. Trinity College Postgratuate Research Conference. Long Room Hub.
McDonnell, D.P. (2016). Research Design and Practice – Grounded Theory Perspective. St Patricks College, Drumcondra.
McDonnell, D. (2015). A Day in the Life: Psychologist within Education. Psychological Society of Ireland, Grantham House.
McDonnell, D. (2014). The Role of Cyber Psychology in Education. Educational Studies Association of Ireland. Sheraton Hotel, Athlone.
McDonnell, D. (2014). The Future of Psychology in Education. The 28th European Federation of Psychology Student Associations Congress, Baile Felix, Romania.
McDonnell, D. (2012). Attitudes to Artificial Intelligence based Support for Psychotherapy. Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland
Other Research Outputs
McDonnell, D. (2017). To Prep, or Not to Prep. The Irish Psychologist, 43 (6): 131.
Published Reports
PSI Science & Public Policy Committee (December 2020). Maximising the Benefits of a COVID-19 Vaccine: Getting the Psychology Right. https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/source/Maximising%20the%20Benefits%20of% 20a%20COVID-19%20Vaccine- Getting%20the%20Psychology%20Right%20(PSI).pdf
PSI Science & Public Policy Committee (August 2020). Psychological and Mental Health Needs Arising from COVID- 19 (https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/source/PSIs%20Psychological%20and%20M ental%20Health%20Needs%20Arising%20from%20COVID-19.pdf